US Congress commemorates Khojaly massacre
The US Congress held on Feb. 25 a special event devoted to the Khojaly massacre.
The event, organized as part of the "Justice for Khojaly" international awareness campaign, was attended by US congressmen, congressional staff, US co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group James Warlick, members of the diplomatic corps, as well as… Read more »
Bill Clinton; "Make America whole again"
By John W. Gonzalez
February 22, 2016 Updated: February 22, 2016 9:27pm
Former President Bill Clinton greets supporters of his wife while on the campaign trail in Laredo.
LAREDO - Boasting ties to South Texas going back four decades, Hillary Clinton is solidly ahead in the Democratic presidential race with the Texas primary a week… Read more »
CUELLAR WINS PRAISE FOR HIS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE U.S.-MEXICO COOPERATION
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has won praise for his efforts to strengthen partnerships between the United States and Mexico through additional language in the Fiscal Year 2016 omnibus appropriations bill.
Border Trade Alliance Chairman Russ Jones said the legislation, which has been signed into law by President… Read more »
"SA to DC" will highlight the 67 most important issues for San Antonio
Next week will be a whirlwind tour for 130 San Antonio business leaders who will be in the nation's capital to push for the 67 issues that will create jobs and growth in the Alamo City.
United under the banner of "SA to DC," the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and three other organizations are headed to Washington DC… Read more »
San Antonio congressman to break party ranks over Trans Pacific Partnership
by: Sergio Chapa
Congressman Henry Cuellar is going against party politics in favor of supporting some of the major industries of South Texas.
During a recent visit to the San Antonio Business Journal, Cuellar, D-Laredo, said he is breaking Democrat Party ranks to vote in favor of the… Read more »
Llegarán fondos para carreteras
Bajo ley del Congreso de Estados Unidos, la ciudad y Webb podrán realizar distintas obras; incluyen a Laredo como corredor comercial interestatal
Bajo una nueva ley del Congreso de Estados Unidos, Laredo y el condado de Webb son elegibles para conseguir casi 100 millones de dólares en fondos para obras y mejoras en carreteras.
“Estamos muy… Read more »
Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) announced two grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program to the Laredo International Airport totaling $13.5 million.
The first grant is for $6 million and will be used to mitigate airport noise in the residential area adjacent to the airport by providing sound insulation for 60 residences in close vicinity… Read more »
Roads and highway improvements set
Kendra Ablaza
Parts of Mines Road, Texas State Highway Loop 20, U.S. Route 83, Interstate highways 35 and 59 in Laredo and Webb County will soon be getting improvements worth nearly $100 million in federal funds.
The funding will be provided by a recently-passed transportation bill called Fixing America’s Surface Transportation, or FAST,… Read more »
US Crude Oil Exports Flow Again
MIKE NEWMAN
Prices rose with little restraint until US crude production took off in 2008 with the advent of fracking, leading to a domestic glut, driving prices at the pump below $2 at many gas stations today, for the first time in recent memory.
But the battle with OPEC has sharply cut prices across the board, greatly narrowing the gap between what… Read more »
Texans find some faded clout in the 2015 Congress
This year's session included much for state delegation to brag about
KEVIN DIAZ
Whether it was the best of times or the worst of times, the 2015 edition of Congress sent much of the Texas delegation home for the holidays feeling satisfied, if not quite merry.
Presidential candidate Ted Cruz accused the ruling GOP leadership of… Read more »
